Hemsley House of McCandless

Sailor

In looking at options for an aging family member, we were pleased to see this facility as clean, modern, more "residential" feel than "nursing home" style. This makes a huge difference in how an aging family member will react to having to leave their own home. I was pleased to see the dining room facilities were restaurant like, with choices, and that there were field trips and activities being offered, that the exterior grounds allowed for communing with nature (nearby woods, deer, etc); all important factors for my family member. Last, it is good to know there are places that provide assistance without the requirement to sign over all your worldly goods to get in; it is a matter of qualifying medically, and being able to pay rent. At this time my family member is able to return to his own home -- for now -- but doing your homework early is important so when that time comes -- you are educated and ready to make choices before it becomes an emergency. Food and staff were not rated because I did not experience these at this time, though all appeared normal and good via my direct observation on the tour.

Beth216278

The one that stood out to me was here. They had a dog, which I thought was nice. It was very nice, clean, and very nicely appointed in the public areas. The private rooms were plain but doable. They had a lot of activities for the seniors. Everyone looked pretty well cared for.

Penny382523

It was more active than the others I visited. There were more people up and about doing things. I spoke with some of the residents and their families, and they were really happy. Instead of just sitting in a wheelchair, bed, or at a table, people were outside socializing. The staff was fine, and I was very pleased with the rooms. They seemed to be very nice. What I liked about the shared rooms was that each had their own bedrooms and there was a door. They also had little kitchenettes.

Lisa33

I would highly recommend. It was my first choice for my grandmother. Our problem was the distance. It was very clean, everyone was friendly, they had various room options available, and the entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They paired the residents with partners when they would first come in to help them get acclimated to the facility. It was very nice. It was a multi-transitional facility where they went from independent living all the way to hospice. It truly felt like home when you walked in there. Even as a visitor, I felt like it was home for someone. I didn't get that feeling anywhere else.

Kim115651150

My mom is on a waiting list. It is very clean with very nice people. The studio apartments and shared suites are clean and of a decent size. They have movie nights at 8:00 p.m. and activities during the day.

Caring110728650

I did go here, and it's a beautiful facility. It seemed like a very engaged and active community, which I liked a lot. If there are folks who are looking for more activities, they have that here, especially for those who are more in the assisted living aspect of their lives. They have a separate floor for dementia and memory care and those who don't get engaged in some of the activities. It's a very bright place. When you walk in, there's a lot going on. They have a house dog that lives there. It's very clean and nice. and I liked the sense of community there. It was very open, and the people I met were very nice and very helpful. There was really nothing negative.

Larry112920650

My mom is in here. The staff has been very good in the move-in phase, and the follow through is good throughout. We really have good experience. We get what we feel is consistent and accurate feedback, and we are very pleased so far. It has only been six weeks, but so far, so good. The rooms are efficient. They are shared spaces, but they are situated in such that each one pretty much looks by itself. So, even though it is a shared facility, everyone has their own privacy. I know my mother is very much enjoying karaoke that she does there. They also have regular exercise program. We recently go to a facility wide luau party. They had entertainers, a big barbeque, and a roast outside. It is very nice. What impresses me the most is the fact that there is a very "fall in love" living engagement for all the residents, however, it is not force for militaristic. If someone is having a bad day or does not feel like being in a group, that is OK, but they are not ignored and left. Someone is with them, talking to them, and helping them. I am very impressed with the flexibility of day-to-day care.

Caring102445750

My mom moved in about a week ago. The thing that impressed me most is the staff because my mother is not well, and they have been nothing but fantastic. They bring her out in the community as much as they can. She is wheelchair confined. I even see them with the other residents, and they are so kind, giving, and respectful. It is also lovely. My mom has a shared suite where she has her own room with a door, but it has a shared bathroom. She doesn't participate much in the activities. She watches them, and as I have said she's only been there a week. She is now in hospice care, but she smiles when they still take her out to sit with the community, which I love them for. They have bowling. I see them play with balloons. The food is quite good. It is delicious. It is very beautifully set-up. On the Alzheimer's floor, they have a really nice balcony so the people can still go outside and sit but they can't wander off. It is secured, but it is beautiful, and I am sure in the summer time it is going to be lovely. They have a gazebo, lots of outdoor chairs, and a pretty wrap around porch. I am so impressed even their sales person knows every resident's name that comes up to her. Their personnel is what I will recommend above all, and the staff are quite wonderful. I do recommend them very highly.

Caring101842150

We were there, and it was very nice, but it was just way too much for our mother. It is like a four star hotel that has four or five levels to it. There was all kind of things that it would just be overpowering for my mother. She is 92 years old with Dementia, and it was just too much for her. They had an open house with wine and hors d'oeuvres. Everybody was very nice. The woman talked to us and explained everything to us. I didn't have anything against it except that it just wasn't appropriate for my mother.

Susan87421450

It was very nice. It seemed a little high class. I found nothing wrong with it. I just didn't know if my aunt would have been comfortable if we kept her there. The staff was very nice. They were very helpful and kind. The facility was beautiful. But it wasn't some place that my aunt would feel comfortable living in.

Caring77813250

I have come across here through a referral. The atmosphere there was much better. When we walked in, it seemed like it was a five-star hotel more than an assisted living. The staff seemed to be very positive. Their rooms were nice.

Miriam4

The facilities are so gorgeous. It looked like a five-star hotel. When we went there for an interview, the seniors were playing bowling. They had a movie scheduled for every night, so they had a lot of activities. They had a buffet of popcorn, coffee, doughnuts, and fruits in the front of their "hotel". Their rooms were gorgeous and very spacious. Everything was pristine and clean. They also have a memory care facility on the third floor, which had a special room for people who had some down problems with all those lights on the ceiling. The staff was very helpful and very nice.

Jane29

My mom moved in a couple of weeks ago in their dementia locked down unit. The facility is close to our home and it's very nice.

Aileen1

The tour was very good but it's just that mom is not interested and doesn't want to move in right now. She's still staying in her own home.